Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
18
Time
35m
Serves
4
This easy enchilada soup is loaded with tomatoes, enchilada sauce, pre-cooked shredded chicken and black beans. It’s a hearty and delicious bowl that’s even better with all the toppings.
Dinner
30-Minute Meal
One Pot
Ingredients
1Tbsp
Avocado Oil
1/2large
Yellow Onion
1-2
Serrano Peppers
1tsp
Smoked Paprika
1tsp
Chili Powder
1/2tsp
Oregano
1/2tsp
Cumin
1/8tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1tsp
Kosher Salt
3
Garlic Cloves
1227ml jar
Enchilada Sauce
115oz can
Crushed Tomatoes
4cups
Chicken Broth
1398ml can
Black Beans
2cups
Shredded Cooked Chicken
1cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2cup
Fresh Cilatro
2cups
Corn Tortilla Chips
Instructions
1
Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Drizzle in the oil and once hot, add the onion and pepper. Cook, stirring often until softened, about four minutes.
2
Add the smoked paprika, chili, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt and cook for another one to two minutes, stirring often.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4
Pour in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chicken broth and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Add in the chicken and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
6
Divide the soup into bowls and top with cheese, cilantro and serve with chips. Enjoy!
7
Substitutions: Tomatoes: use whole and crush with your hands, or use chopped tomatoes. Serrano pepper: use jalapeño instead. Dairy-free: omit the cheese, or top with dairy-free shredded cheese.
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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.